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Lord & Miller Take Over AFI Fest 2026
23 Sep
Summary
- Phil Lord and Chris Miller named guest artistic directors for AFI Fest 2026.
- They curated film selections that inspired their hit 'Project Hail Mary'.
- The 40th AFI Fest runs October 21-25 at Hollywood's TCL Chinese Theatres.
Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the creative minds behind 'Project Hail Mary,' have been appointed as guest artistic directors for the upcoming AFI Fest 2026. This prestigious role allows them to curate a special film selection that deeply influenced their critically acclaimed project. The duo aims to share these inspirations with festival attendees.
The 40th edition of AFI Fest, presented by Canva, will take place from October 21 to October 25 at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood. The festival will open with the U.S. premiere of 'Wildwood.' As guest artistic directors, Lord and Miller follow in the footsteps of renowned filmmakers who have previously held this honor.
During the festival, Lord and Miller are slated to participate in a special event, "An Evening with Lord and Miller." This session includes a Q&A following a screening of the science fiction classic '2001: A Space Odyssey.' Their curatorial choices include films like 'Harold and Maude,' 'The Muppet Movie,' and 'Rififi,' reflecting their diverse cinematic inspirations.
The full lineup for AFI Fest 2026, which also includes screenings of 'The Mosquito Bowl' and 'Being Heumann,' will be announced on September 29. Passes for the milestone event are currently available for purchase, offering cinephiles a chance to engage with the curated selections and special events.
